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18 to 35s
Real Bolivia to Brazil
25 days • No reviews yet
25 days
Start
La Paz, Bolivia
Finish
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Code
GGYRC
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
20 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
4x4, Local Bus, Overnight bus, Plane, Taxi, Van, Boat
Accommodation
Dormitory (2 nights), Hotel (18 nights), Overnight bus (2 nights), Estancia (multi-share) (2 nights)
From £3,094(25 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
See the mighty Iguazu Falls, which straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil, and cross that border to see its incredible cascades from both sides.
Spend two nights at a working estancia (farm) in Uruguay, where you can spend your time getting involved in farm work, learning about gauchos, riding horses or simply relaxing in the sun.
Embark on a three-day adventure by 4WD across the rocky Atacama Desert in Salar de Uyuni and the largest salt lakes in the world. Pass cactus islands, train cemeteries and mineral lakes teeming with birdlife.
Explore Bolivian culture in La Paz, from the city’s booming industry to the traditionally dressed residents selling ancient potions at the Witches’ Market.
Get under the skin of Buenos Aires – with its eclectic neighbourhoods, thriving nightlife, food and wine culture and huge theatre scene, this is the perfect way to end your adventure!
Is this trip right for you?
While in the Andean Desert, you’ll reach altitudes of up to 4900 m. La Paz, Potosi and Uyuni all have high altitudes, and the air is a lot thinner, so it can take time to adjust. It may be a good idea to arrive in La Paz early so that you have time to acclimatise. Please see the important ‘Health’ section of the Essential Trip information (ETI) for more information.
Bolivia is the least developed and most challenging country you’ll travel around during this trip. Transportation can be slow and isn’t as easy as it might be in developed countries. Additionally, making your way across the Andean Desert involves long travel days spent in 4WDs on dusty and bumpy tracks.
Temperatures in the area can be very cold, especially at night, so bring warm clothes. Meals are simple, toilet facilities are basic, showers can be cold, and the multi-share accommodation is dormitory style. This is all part of the adventure. Undoubtedly, this amazing experience will be one of the highlights of your trip to South America.
This trip involves some long travel days, including overnight buses. This is a great opportunity to get to know your group and really enjoy the journey (while you wait for the stunning destinations). The buses are well equipped with comfortable reclining seats and onboard toilets. Snacks are provided but we recommend you also bring your own food in case you get hungry.
While at the estancia in Uruguay, you can choose to participate in the day-to-day activities of the farm as much or as little as you like. If you do choose to get involved, prepare for some early morning starts and to get your hands dirty when working directly with animals. The accommodation is multi-share and meals are served family style. Please inform your booking agent if you have any dietary requirements.
This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Epic South America.
Itinerary
From natural wonders to bustling cities, this South American adventure ticks all the right boxes
Take an adventure in diverse South America on this 25-day trip from La Paz to Rio de Janeiro. See amazing natural wonders, walk the streets of busy cities and meet the charming locals with a leader by your side who knows all the best spots. Tour the city of Colonia del Sacramento, discover why Salta is nicknamed ‘La Linda’ (‘the beautiful’) and tick immersive Buenos Aires off your bucket list with your new group of friends. Witness the magic of the Iguazu Falls, journey through the untamed desert scenery of San Pedro de Atacama and see the otherworldly Salar de Uyuni salt flats. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore each location, and all the logistics are taken care of for you, so you can concentrate on making new connections and discovering new places.
Inclusions
Meals
20 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
4x4, Local Bus, Overnight bus, Plane, Taxi, Van, Boat
Accommodation
Dormitory (2 nights), Hotel (18 nights), Overnight bus (2 nights), Estancia (multi-share) (2 nights)
Included activities
La Paz - Visit to the 'Witches Market'
La Paz - Orientation Walk
Uyuni - Salt flats tour
Salt flats - Visit to 'Fish Island/Inca Wasi'
Uyuni - Orientation Walk
Uyuni - Colchani Salt Factory Visit
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Altiplano tour including Laguna Colorada
Salta - Orientation walk
Buenos Aires - San Telmo Market Visit with Snacks
Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
Estancia Stay - 2-Nights on a Working Estancia
Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
Rio de Janeiro - Cinelandia
Rio de Janeiro - Selaron Stairs
Rio de Janeiro - Ruins Park
Rio de Janeiro - Orientation Walk of Santa Teresa via the Lapa Aqueduct
Optional activities
La Paz - Tiawanaku tour (min. 2 participants) - USD50
La Paz - City Tour & Moon Valley (min. 2 participants) - USD40
La Paz - Coca Museum - USD3
Bolivian Altiplano – Polques Thermal Baths - USD1
San Pedro de Atacama - Astronomic Tour - USD35
San Pedro de Atacama - Meteorito Museum - CLP5000
Salta - Archaeological Museum - USD2
Salta - Cerro San Bernardo Chairlift - USD3
Buenos Aires - Tango Show and Dinner - USD120
Buenos Aires - Football game (subject to availability) from - USD120
Buenos Aires - Polo day - USD185
Buenos Aires - Recoleta Cemetery - USD7
Buenos Aires - Ateneo Bookshop - Free
Buenos Aires - Caminito Street - Free
Buenos Aires - Recoleta Cemetry - USD5
Colonia - Lighthouse visit - UYU35
Iguazu Falls - Helicopter ride - BRL610
Iguazu Falls - Bird Park Entrance - BRL80
Iguazu Falls - Guarani community visit - USD15
Iguazu Falls - Zodiac ride up to the falls - USD90
Paraty – Bike Hire (3 hours) - BRL85
Paraty - Camino del Oro Trek (min. 4 participants) - BRL290
Ilha Grande - Boat trip to the Blue Lagoon - BRL220
Rio de Janeiro - Maracana football game (schedule dependent) - BRL400
Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car (entrance) - BRL160
Rio de Janeiro - Botanical Gardens admission fee - BRL67
Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer (entrance) - BRL82
Rio de Janeiro - Santa Teresa tramcar - BRL20
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 2 & 18 (Overnight bus), Days 3 & 4 (Dormitory) and Days 16 & 17 (Estancia Stay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Nationals from the United States need a visa to enter Bolivia and you we highly recommend you obtain this visa in advance from your nearest Bolivian consulate or Embassy. Not obtaining the visa in advance is likely to cause long delays at the border.
3. Full passport details are required at the time of booking in order to purchase Entrance fees to certain sites. Additionally on certain trips it's needed to book bus, train or flight tickets. Delays to provide this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
4. We highly recommend you take US Dollars with you to Argentina and change it locally. While ATMs are widely available, there is a daily limit for withdrawals and the exchange rate does fluctuate.
5.This trip includes a domestic flight within Argentina. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage. Should you wish to bring heavier luggage it is possible to increase your allowance by paying a fee at check in.
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